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B1nounfemminile

labesciamella

béchamel / white sauce

Pronunciation

beh-shah-MEL-lah

About this word

Despite the French name, béchamel is claimed by both Italian and French culinary traditions.

Examples

La besciamella è fondamentale per la lasagna al forno.

Béchamel is fundamental for oven-baked lasagna.

Prepara la besciamella con burro, farina e latte caldo.

She makes the béchamel with butter, flour and warm milk.

Related Words

lasagnaburrofarinalattegratinare